Killing of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loom

Far-left militants are suspected of being behind Quentin Deranque's death and the party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon is being widely condemned.

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Trump brings in new 10% tariff as Supreme Court rejects his global import taxes

The Supreme Court decision striking down some of Trump's most sweeping tariffs injects new uncertainty into global trade.

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Venezuelan opposition politician released after amnesty law passed

Juan Pablo Guanipa announces that he has been freed after "almost nine months" of imprisonment.

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US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran

A second US aircraft carrier appears to be heading towards the Middle East, as Washington puts pressure on Iran.

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US-Iran tension: Why Tehran may choose confrontation over 'surrender'

The Iranian leadership is weighing up whether resisting US demands is the best option for its survival.

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Wave of arrests over killing of French nationalist piles pressure on far left

Eleven people are in detention in connection with the killing of far-right student activist Quentin Deranque.

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I would scream in my sleep: Women from Syria's Alawite minority tell of kidnap and rape

The BBC hears harrowing accounts of assaults appearing to target the sect of former President Assad.

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Police identify suspect in Rhode Island ice rink shooting

Two people were killed and three others were injured at a shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket.

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Family of Zambia's ex-President Lungu dismiss poisoning allegation - lawyers

It is the latest twist over the fate of Lungu's body, which remains in a South African morgue since his death.

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'It's never too late': Savannah Guthrie's new plea for mother's release as FBI analyses glove

The FBI says it recovered a DNA sample from the glove, which was found in a field a few miles from Guthrie's home.

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US attorney general criticised after saying all Epstein files have been released

Lawmakers, including those who wrote the law requiring their publication, argue the release is insufficient.

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What is the dart frog toxin allegedly used to kill Alexei Navalny?

The toxin, epibatidine, can be found in frogs in the wild in South America or manufactured in a lab.

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Six possible effects of Trump's climate policy change

The announcement on Thursday removes the legal bedrock for much of US environmental legislation.

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Indian man admits plot to kill US-based Sikh separatist leader

Nikhil Gupta faces a possible 40-year sentence in a murder-for-hire plot targeting Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

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'Canadians are with you,' says PM at Tumbler Ridge vigil

The Canadian prime minister attended a vigil with federal leaders and paid tribute to the eight victims.

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Bangladesh Nationalist Party sweeps to victory in first election since Gen Z uprising

Voters are hoping for a return to democracy after 15 years of authoritarian rule under Sheikh Hasina.

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Leak damages 19th Century painting in latest Louvre setback

A catalogue of incidents at the world's most visited museum have placed museum bosses come under increasing scrutiny.

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'My son is dead': Swiss bar owners confronted by fire victim families

Jessica and Jacques Moretti are under criminal investigation for involuntary manslaughter, as well as bodily harm and arson through negligence.

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Kenya's border with Somalia set to re-open after almost 15 years

Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.

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The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?

The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

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Police identify 18-year-old as suspect in Tumbler Ridge shooting

Six people were killed and at least 25 others were injured at a school, and two others were found dead at a nearby home.

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Four takeaways from Pam Bondi's fiery Epstein testimony

Lawmakers accused Bondi's justice department of making improper redactions to Epstein files as she fired back.

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Kenya to confront Russia over 'unacceptable' use of its nationals in combat

Nairobi says it has shut down illegal recruiters and will urge Moscow to sign a deal banning conscription.

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Venezuelan opposition politician under house arrest after kidnap, son says

Juan Pablo Guanipa was recaptured by Venezuela's security forces on Sunday, hours after he and other political prisoners were freed.

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Canadian mining firm says its abducted workers found dead in Mexico

Vizsla Silver Corp says that family members of some of the kidnapped workers have informed the company that their relatives were found dead.

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Bad Bunny makes history as Trump criticises 'terrible' Super Bowl show

Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny makes history with his entirely Spanish set on the sporting world's biggest stage.

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No big names. No big budget. But Heated Rivalry is a big hit

The made-on-a-shoe-string, Canadian-produced series is taking the world by storm.

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Will Sunday's snap election gamble pay off for Japan's first female premier?

Sanae Takaichi is popular - but inflation and a diplomatic row with China weigh on voters' minds.

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The woman tasked with kicking Australian kids off social media

After decades working in the private tech industry, Julia Inman Grant now finds herself on the other side.

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'I don't want to imagine what happened' - Shock and disbelief in area Nancy Guthrie went missing

The disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie has left a community searching for clues and hoping for her safe return.

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What the Super Bowl means to American fans

NFL fans have flocked to California for Super Bowl LX, where the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will face off at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.

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Coin portrait of late Queen draws criticism in Australia

The Royal Australian Mint has defended the design of the coins, which mark 100 years since Queen Elizabeth II's birth.

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Meet the women protecting India's snow leopards

The women brave biting cold to count and conserve a predator once seen as a threat in their villages.

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Norway investigates former PM Jagland over alleged Epstein links

Police say Thorbjørn Jagland is suspected of "aggravated corruption", requesting for his immunity to be revoked.

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Israeli intelligence chief's brother charged with smuggling cigarettes into Gaza

Bezalel Zini, an Israeli military reservist on active duty, is accused of smuggling 14 cartons of cigarettes in exchange for $117,000.

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Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty due to expire

The New Start treaty has limited the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads for both countries.

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How plans for Trump International hotel in Belgrade unravelled

The project would have built on the ruins of the defence ministry bombed by Nato back in 1999.

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Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia

One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.

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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly killed

The 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed on Tuesday according to Libyan media.

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US says it shot down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier

A US military spokesman says the drone was shot down while approaching an American vessel in the Arabian Sea.

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Shanties in a Lagos lagoon: Bulldozed and burnt

Residents suspect the demolitions are aimed at gentrifying the waterfront in Nigeria's biggest city, but officials deny this.

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BBC reports from Oslo court ahead of rape trial of Crown Princess's son

Norway's royal family has been embroiled in recent scandals, including Crown Princess Mette-Marit links with Epstein.

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Ghana suspends citizenship process for people of African descent

Since 2016, those who can prove their ancestors came from Africa have been able to get Ghanaian nationality.

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Venezuela releases rights activist Javier Tarazona

It is latest in a series of prisoner releases announced by the government amid US pressure for reforms.

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Teenager dies from Swiss bar fire injuries, bringing death toll to 41

The 18-year-old Swiss national died at a hospital in Zurich, the local prosecutor said.

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